Scottish Folk Invasion at Discover Portsmouth: Alan Reid and Rob van Sante in Concert

AT A GLANCE
New Performance: Scottish Folk Invasion at Discover Portsmouth: Alan Reid and Rob van Sante in Concert
Concert: Friday, October 19, 2012 6:30PM
Where: Discover Portsmouth, 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH
Admission: $15 Advance/ $18 Door,  Children under 12 Free
Web site: PortsmouthHistory.org or call 603-436-8433


Portsmouth, New Hampshire - The Portsmouth Historical Society announces the kickoff of Alan Reid and Rob van Sante’s US tour at Discover Portsmouth on Friday, October 19th at 6:30PM. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear these legends of Scottish folk music in the historic surroundings of the Academy Gallery with the release of their latest album inspired by the life of our Revolutionary Naval hero and fellow Scotsman, John Paul Jones.

SHOP and Make History at Discover Portsmouth!

Portsmouth, New Hampshire - Discover Portsmouth  invites you to shop at their gallery store on Tuesday October 16, 5:00pm to 8:00pm.  Combine your love for Portsmouth’s history with shopping and discover one-of-kind, locally made merchandise at their newly enhanced store.

Maryellen Burke, Executive Director says, "We've just finished our greatest summer season yet. The Shoals exhibit was a blockbuster with over 11,000 people in just the last few months. Our space is being heavily used by local groups of all kinds. We are improving all the time. The new shop looks incredible thanks to our local artists and craftspeople. If you like what we are doing, patronize us by doing your shopping locally."

Stop by for a glass of wine and some local chocolate, while choosing from an array of beautiful handcrafted local artists’ wares: from messenger bags, to Portsmouth themed iPhone cases, to jewelry, to pottery, the shop now offers a wide selection! Shop includes work by Bill Paarlberg, Jon Bailey, Jane Kaufman, Fran Malon, and many more.  Shop sales benefit the mission of the Portsmouth Historical Society.  Please visit our website: www.portsmouthhistory.org to learn more about free programming and upcoming exhibits.

For more information about SHOP and Make History contact:

Libby at Discover Portsmouth- operated by the Portsmouth Historical Society
Email: libby@portsmouthhistory.org
10 Middle St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-8433
PortsmouthHistory.org

New Hampshire Art Association's Summer Exhibit Travels to the Seacoast

Portsmouth, New Hampshire - Discover Portsmouth forges a new collaboration with New Hampshire Art Association (NHAA).  Earlier this summer the NHAA held a juried exhibition that was paired with a summer of musical performances presented by the New Hampshire Music Festival at the Plymouth State University Silver Center for the Arts. Artists were invited to show two pieces of fine art that express their talent and highest level of achievement.  Now this well-regarded art exhibition is travelling to the seacoast and will be hosted by Discover Portsmouth throughout September.

Professor Patricia Wild, fine arts department chair at the Lakes Region Community College, served as juror. According to Dr. Wild, this exhibit by members of the NH Art Association represents an impressive cross-section of the diversity of talent and imagery being produced by artists all over the state. “It's wonderful to see New Hampshire's artists pushing the boundaries of what is possible, both in their personal interests and ideas, and in the use of media. Finding and giving form to a personal voice and vision is the core of the art process, and is not for the feint of heart. I hope visitors will find themselves engaged and enriched by this exhibit.”

For more information about the exhibit contact:
Discover Portsmouth- operated by the Portsmouth Historical Society
10 Middle St.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-8433
PortsmouthHistory.org